TI PROGRAMME PLAN 2014 1. Introduction 2014 marks the fourth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that resulted in the loss of life of 230,000 people, destruction of homes and infrastructure, and the displacement of 1.5 million people. Following the initial humanitarian response which addressed immediate needs such as water and sanitation provision and shelter, there has been significant progress towards recovery. Thousands of tonnes of rubble have been removed, there has been an important investment in road infrastructure, and importantly more than a million people have been facilitated in leaving the camps and returning to communities, through a range of programmes including rental support, house repair and house construction. There are a number of private sector initiatives including hotel construction and business development, which will aid the broader national economy recovery. Haiti was the poorest country in the western hemisphere prior to the tragedy of the earthquake, and despite progress through humanitarian interventions, the majority of the population live in poverty. Most Haitians remain vulnerable to the cyclical risks that Haiti faces, be that from tropical storms, landslides, flooding or drought. There has been some political progress, with the partnership government of Michel Martelly (President) and Laurent Lemothe (Prime Minister), making some progress with key priorities including facilitating free primary education. The political situation remains tense, as opposition supporters frequently rally supporters who are often the disenfranchised to demonstrate against the government. Political tensions and related insecurity are expected to deepen towards the end of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 when local and senate elections are due to be held. Whilst the holding of elections is likely to cause instability, not doing so would also increase tension, and bring into question the current leadership as the Senate would need to be dissolved, and opposition supporters claim that this would also render the office of the President unconstitutional. Concern will finalise its five year strategic plan by the end of 2013. We will continue to work in extremely poor and complex urban areas within Port au Prince, supporting longer terms development gains, using conflict sensitive approaches that maintain the acceptance of teams in the areas of intervention and reduce the potential negative impact on activities. Concern s integrated programming in the rural areas of La Gonâve and Saut d Eau continue to support improvements in terms of access to water and sanitation and quality education, as well improving livelihood opportunities that increase the resilience of households and communities to risks. Our programmes are implemented in each geographical area in partnership with other NGOs. We work closely with different government ministries to ensure approval and sustainability of the different interventions, and influence incorporation of better practice at meso and macro levels.
Programme Results Framework : Haiti, Multi-sectoral Rural Development Programme in Saut d Eau Intended Impact To contribute to improved socio-economic conditions and protection of the rights of the extreme poor in Saut d Eau through a multi-sectoral rural development programme 1. Dimensions of Extreme Poverty 2. Programme Outcome 3. Indicators 4. value and source 6. Target 2015 1.1 0% 20% % of households increasing their assets (HH asset index) [Note: The median score across all households (N=672) is 13.5 and for the extreme poor 1 Improved income of the extreme poor rural households (micro) 1.2 % of targeted, extreme poor HH reporting net savings household (N=65) is 8.5] 7.69% report they have a habit of saving 45% Assets (and Return on Assets) Outcome (s) 1.3 Increase in attendance rate of students (disaggregated by sex) 2.1 % increase in reading fluency in Creole in Grade 3 (disaggregated by sex) in targeted schools 0% (Population attendance rate is 68.3%, with approximately the same rate for both boys and girls) 9.6 words per minute (7.6 female/ 11.3 male) 12% 200% 2 Improved literacy learning outcomes at primary school level (micro and macro) 2.2 0 1 # of positive changes Policy introduced to the national curriculum for literacy education in primary schools Documents Ministry of Education curriculum 3 Improved capacity of representative rural committees/associations to achieve better results for the extreme poor (micro and 3.1 22% monitoring 66% (2/9) monitoring and % of PTAs monitoring and reporting reporting time-on-task 0% reporting 3.2 25% (1/4) 66%
meso) % of productive associations/committees showing achievements on of Group Progress Indicators 4 Socio-economic exclusion of the extreme poor within the targeted communities is reduced (micro and meso) 4.1 % increase in women and other most vulnerable groups that report meaningful participation in decision-making bodies at community level 0% (Vulnerable Pop 77, 87% speak in meetings of which 80.71% felt heard). 0% (Women 72.73% speak of which 73.61% heard) 5% Inequality Outcome (s) 4.2 % of targeted schools with mechanisms in place to facilitate access for children from poor HH 65% 75% 5.1 80% 5 Improved accountability of schools to provide quality education to the extreme poor (micro) % Attendance rate of teachers (disaggregated by sex and school) 5.2 % Increase in grade retention rates of children (tracking girls and extremely poor HH) each school year 6.1 Project records 0% 7% 66% 76% % of target communities with functioning mechanisms to respond to Risk and Vulnerability Outcome(s) 6 Increased resilience of rural communities to man-made risks (micro) communal conflict 6.2 % of targeted beneficiaries adopting safe sexual practices to prevent STI transmission or early/ unplanned pregnancy 50.74% (all households) 6.3 27.87% across all 18%
% of children reporting experiencing corporal punishment at school in the last two weeks 7.1 grades 1 25 # of schools with disaster preparedness and response plans in place 7 Increased resilience of rural communities to natural disasters (micro) 7.2 % of targeted population engaging in risk reduction practices 39% of the total no. of households engages in at least one method (0% engage in at least 50% of the possible options) 65% (12% of the extreme poor engage in at least one risk reduction practice.) Plan Date (completed by) April 2013 Programme Results Framework : Haiti, Multi-sectoral Rural Development Programme in La Gonâve Intended Impact To contribute to improved socio-economic conditions and protection of the rights of the extreme poor in La Gonâve through a multi-sectoral rural development programme 1. Dimensions of Extreme Poverty 2. Programme Outcome 3. Indicators 4. value and source 6. Target 2015 Assets (and Return on Assets) Outcome (s) 1 Improved income of the extreme poor rural households (micro) 1.1 % of households increasing their assets (HH asset index) 0% HH asset survey survey 20% increase in asset score across targeted HH 1.2 4% 65% % of targeted extreme poor survey
HH reporting net savings in an MFI/savings group 2 Improved capacity of rural committees/associations to achieve better results for the extreme poor (micro, meso, macro) 2.1 % of targeted water facilities (hand pumps/tap stands, piped schemes, spring protections, rain harvesting facilities cisterns, etc.) operational 2-3 years after commissioning/start of function 35% DINEPA 2009 70% 2.2 0 25% % of productive associations integrated in communal and/or national federations or networks Project reports, agreements between local associations & national level associations 2.3 11% % of water committees with sufficient funds available in water committee bank account for the operation and maintenance of community water facilities (1 of 9) 3 Socio-economic exclusion of the poorest within the targeted communities is reduced (micro & meso) 3.1 % of targeted extreme poor - predominantly femaleheaded HH accessing microfinance facilities (savings / loans) Extreme poor 0% (single/double headed household) survey Inequality Outcome (s) 3.2 % increase in women and other most vulnerable groups that report meaningful participation in decision-making bodies at community level Extreme Poor 2%; Female headed HH 22%, Female Respondents 41%, Elderly 18% 45% (extremel y poor) >70% (Female/ Elderly)
4 Improved and reliable access to safe drinking water in La Gonâve (micro) 4.1 % of households accessing 15 litres of water per day from an improved, hazard-proof and reliable safe drinking water source less than 1 hour from their home, in the rainy season 8% 40% 4.2 1 of 9 (11%) 88% % of committees with functioning systems to ensure that water charges consider the needs and constraints of the most vulnerable 4.3 % representation of women in community water committees Represented on 9 water committees, women comprise 33% of the membership 40% Committee documentation 5 Increased resilience of rural communities to man-made risks (micro) 5.1 % of target communities with 2 or more constructive functioning mechanisms to respond to communal conflict 50% (out of 10) of localities reported that they used 2 or more mechanisms (within 10% margin) survey 70% 5.2 10% 20% Risk and Vulnerability Outcome(s) % of targeted beneficiaries adopting safe sexual practices to prevent STI transmission or early/ unplanned pregnancy National Health Survey 6 Increased resilience of rural communities to natural disasters (micro) 6.1 % of existing boreholes and springs that show less than 10% or no variations in SWL (static water level) and yield measurements as monitored by water committees 0% Project monitoring data 70%
6.2 % of targeted villages with a functioning disasters risk reduction and response structure and plan 14% (1 of 7) DPC committees has mitigation and response plans survey 85% 7 Reduction in water-borne diseases (micro) 7.1 % of respondents drinking treated water 15% (Concern KAP ) 7.2 50% 35% % of children 0-59mth suffering from diarrhoea in the last 2 weeks in the rainy season Plan Date (completed by) December 2. Programmes Multi-sector programmes Multi-sector programmes started in La Gonave and in Saut d Eau in and funded by Irish Aid will continue until 2015. The graduation methodology (CLM Chemen Lavi Meyo, undertaken in partnership with local NGO, APLAG), continues as part of the multi-sectoral programme on La Gonâve. The 200 participants are expected to graduate in 2014. Over the course of 2013, and with the support of a number of specialists, value chains were identified and pilot projects established. Initial work on conservation agriculture, the introduction of improved seed and animal stocks as well as initial work on the sisal value chain will be assessed over the course of 2014, and the initiatives adapted according to lessons learned for further roll out within the target communities. Improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation to the communities West La Gonâve continues. Following a geographical study, water drilling will be undertaken in 2014, to increase access to clean water. In Saut d Eau, work on FIM activities in 2013 included establishing pilot conservation agriculture plots and the introduction of improved quality seed and animal varieties, similar to work on La Gonâve. 2014 will see the expansion of these activities to other members of the community. The education team will continue work with the 12 original schools, and the 18 other schools where work began in the second semester of 2013, towards improving the quality of education, using the USAID/Total designed curriculum, that Concern has supported the introduction of in these rural schools. Progress of students towards literacy is being measured on an annual basis using the Early Grade Reading Assessment tool. In addition to the extensive teacher training and accompaniment
component, work will be accelerated in 2014 with the Parent Teacher Associations supporting agreed changes and increasing accountability. FIM: Following initial work strengthening the capacity of local fishermen and associations, the EUfinanced Small-scale fisheries value chain development on La Gonâve Island will extend support to the target group with support on the use and management of newly acquired fishing equipment. Work will also focus on improving other aspects of the value chain, including processing, storage and access to the market. The EU-financed Mango and Avocado Value Chain project in rural Saut d Eau was extended to June 2014. Following a long period of discussion, an agreement was reached with the national authorities responsible for roads and, with the support of the project, they are undertaking work on a road to one of the most inaccessible areas of the commune. This is a key component of the intervention and will greatly increase the access of local producers and associations to the regional and national market. Further work is being undertaken with partner organisations to increase the capacity of producers and local associations in terms of production, storage and marketing. Following the conclusion of this intervention, further follow-up support will be provided as part of the value chain work on the multisectoral intervention, in order to further increase sustainability of the project outcomes. EU and Kellogg Foundation, funded Community Tourism Project, will enter its final full year (concluding January 2015). Significant progress was made in 2013 regarding the community involvement in the tourism sector, as well as with improvements on a key road within the town. Following conclusion of pilot bed and breakfast units, the final facilities will be constructed and made available to visitor in 2014. Designs have been concluded for the tourism centre, which will be constructed over the first semester of 2014, and rehabilitation of the identified tourist sites will be undertaken. Work will also continue with the capacity building of the local associations supporting the tourism industry and the roll out of the tourism plan for Saut d Eau. The integrated programme Support the reconstruction and redevelopment of Grand Ravine neighbourhood is being implemented in partnership with two other NGOs. Initial work in 2013 included establishing the community platform following elections and liaison with relevant government departments. Work on the urban development plan with the identification of priority projects is expected to be concluded in the first quarter of 2014 and following approval by the national authorities, some of the key re-zoning and infrastructural work will be undertaken. A market survey is also planned, following which training and business support activities will commence, aimed at creating business and employment opportunities. Plans have been agreed for the construction of a water storage and supply system which will commence in 2014. Equality, HIV and AIDS and DRR HIV and AIDS is addressed through sexual health education in schools, which additionally aims to support a reduction in the incidence of early pregnancy. Further opportunities for broadening this work in 2014 include work with communities in our urban work, and creating opportunities for information dissemination and discussion.
DRR and increasing resilience are central to all the work of Concern in Haiti, and continues to be important given the exposure to frequent natural and man-made hazards. Risk analysis is part of all programme design, and appropriately influences the prevention and risk mitigation work in both the multi-sectoral and other more specific programmes, looking at issues from soil erosion through to cholera. Protection remains an important component of Concern s work in Haiti, with violence against children being addressed in the education programme, and teams working to raise awareness on SGBV, as well as supporting the referral of victims to competent agencies. Forced eviction has been a significant protection issue in 2013 and this is set to continue. Concern will continue to work with other agencies to lobby for the application of legal processes, and will also include risk of eviction as a key criterion when designing a new Return to Neighbourhoods programme. 3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Programme Contextual Analysis Survey (e.g. baseline/ mid line/ end line) M T Review / Evaluation Internal / External Donor (if Applicable) Integrated Gonave February 2013 Internal Irish Aid Integrated Saut D Eau February October 2013 Internal Irish Aid Reconstruction and Redevelopment of Grand Ravine 2013 February 2016 External EC Mango and Avocado Fisheries July 2013 External EC October 2015 External EC Return to Neighbourhoods July & October 2013 September 2014 External ECHO